Farm Vlog - Pregnant Livestock Guardian Dog Acting Strange, Could Puppies Be Coming Soon?

Welcome back to Andersen Acres! Today’s farm vlog is full of sunshine, new life, and one very pregnant livestock guardian dog acting a little too weird. Could Tequila be going into labor soon? We’re keeping a close eye on her as her due date draws near.

In today’s video, we also check on our newly hatched chicks and ducklings, give you a peek at the playful kittens, and share the small wins (and small setbacks) of a day on the homestead. We started more seeds indoors for the garden, but let’s be honest—some days, the to-do list gets away from you. Still, life on the farm never stops!

If you're interested in hobby farming, homesteading, raising animals, or just love watching the daily adventures of a small farm, this video is for you. From poultry to puppies, there’s always something happening at Andersen Acres.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-life farm vlogs, baby animal updates, and behind-the-scenes looks at our everyday life on the homestead.

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Farm Vlog – Escaping Quail, Hatching Chicks, and Spring Garden Projects

Welcome back to Andersen Acres! Today’s farm vlog is packed with all the excitement and chaos that comes with hobby farming in springtime. First up—our quail decided to make a break for it! We had a mini farm adventure chasing them down with the help of our incredible livestock guardian dogs. Thankfully, everyone is back where they belong.

Next, we spent some time in the garden, transplanting herbs into our raised planter bed. Fresh herbs are such an important part of any homestead, and we’re thrilled to get them growing in the sunshine. We also added a new batch of eggs to the incubator—fingers crossed for a successful hatch!

And speaking of hatching, we got to witness some fluffy baby chicks breaking free from their shells in the hatcher. Watching new life begin is always magical on the farm.

If you love animals, homesteading, and seeing what daily life is like on a working hobby farm, this is the video for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow along with all our farm adventures!

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Farm Vlog - Broody Ducks, Nestbox Eye Update, and Pizza Night!

Welcome back to Andersen Acres! In today’s cozy farm vlog, we’re sharing a slice of life from our homestead—literally. It’s pizza night, and we whipped up a spicy cheese pizza while our dogs enjoyed a few slices of their favorite: pepperoni. But farm life never slows down! We took advantage of the warmer weather to start seeds for our spring garden—because no plants means no harvest, and we’re not taking that chance.

We also give an update on our sweet kitten recovering from nestbox eye—he’s doing great! Plus, our ducks are in full broody mode, and we’re keeping a close eye on them as we get ready for the next hatching season.

Whether you’re into homesteading, hobby farming, or just love seeing life with animals, this vlog is full of charming moments and real farm updates. Join us as we juggle planting, animal care, and dinner prep—all in a day’s work here at Andersen Acres.

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Should Your Pregnant Livestock Guardian Dog Continue Her Job?

Should your pregnant livestock guardian dog keep working, or should she be pulled from duty? In this video from Andersen Acres, we take a deep dive into the pros and cons of allowing your expectant LGD to continue guarding livestock during pregnancy. Some farmers say a pregnant livestock guardian dog should remain on the job to maintain territory and pack bonds. Others argue that safety, stress levels, and the needs of the unborn puppies come first. But the truth isn’t black and white—it depends on your dog, your setup, and your goals.

We’ll talk about signs of stress to watch for, how to modify her workload if needed, and how to support her health while she continues to protect your animals. We’ll also explore when it’s time to separate her for whelping and recovery, and how to smoothly reintroduce her to the flock or herd after the puppies arrive.

Whether you're raising Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, or Maremmas, this video has insights that every hobby farmer needs.

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